| Joseph V. Rimar, Sgt. USMC |
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Whereas Joseph V. Rimar has written poems about and for the USS Wilkes-Barre CL-103 and her crew since 1944 we hereby declare him to be the Official "Poet Laureate" of this ship and her web site forevermore! |
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22 DECEMBER 2006 Our friend, Our shipmate, Our Poet Laureate has passed on. The crew of the "Willie Bee" know for sure that when we join him, he will have more of his great poems ready for us. So until we catch up to you Joe, you will live on in the hearts and memories of each and everyone of us! Your shipmates and Webmaster Al Clark |
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12 DECEMBER 2009 Our dear friend Ellie Rimar has passed on, she has gone ahead to be with Joe. Ellie you will be missed by the crew of the "Willie Bee", your Webmaster Al Clark and Carol Clark |
 Joe and Ellie (1943)-----------Joe and Ellie (2001) |
 51 great poems by "Our Poet Laureate" To purchase "Sands of Time" contact: Joe Rimar 6-R Hillside Rd. Greenbelt,MD 20770-3350 Phone: 301-474-3350 |
Joe's Poem for the ships paper, Thanksgiving 1944 |
 Joe's Poem for the ships paper, Christmas 1944 (How many of you guys remember this one?) |
In Memory of Gaylon "Pat" Patterson My Friend and Shipmate who passed on 25 January 2001 Al Clark, Web Master |
 Joe's Poem for the 2001 Reunion |
 Joe's Poem for 2002 Reunion |
Joe's Poem for 2003 |
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